Theo Colenbrander – Tulpen Pencil & Watercolor Print

Dutch artist Theo Colenbrander trained first as an architect before turning to decorative arts in his 40s. He soon became known as an eccentric thought leader in Dutch design, turning nature’s rhythms into pattern and color. 

In Dutch floral art print Tulpen (Tulips), the familiar flower becomes something new–stylized, flowing, and alive with movement. Drawn in pencil and watercolor as a pottery design, the image feels both organic and abstract, echoing the spirit of Art Nouveau while hinting at modernism’s bold simplicity. Rich in history yet strikingly contemporary, this floral line art print brings a sense of quiet elegance to any space. 

Details:

• Artist: Theo Colenbrander
• Year: 1917
• Size: 11”x14” frame with apx 5.25”x8.75” image cutout in custom matting
• Materials: 4-ply acid-free matboard with cream wood pulp fiber core; 120# Matte Cover Paper; Minimalist plastic frame with high quality glass front (an ideal blend for lightweight shipping and hanging with minimal glare!) 
• Museum reproduction sourced from the archives of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Part of Clutterbutter’s core collection of hand-framed archival art prints